Solutions

Here you will find an archive of many previous REMAP solutions. These may be pieces of bespoke equipment or adaptations that have been made by REMAP volunteers. To find out more about an item, please click view details.

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Changing Bed Handrail Adaptation

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A student with cerebral palsy uses a standard NHS changing bed to prepare for swimming rehabilitation. However, the bed’s existing rails did not extend far enough to provide safe support when sitting at the end of the bed. This made... View Details

3D Knife holder

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This project focuses on developing a specialised knife holder for the client, who has experienced right-side weakness and reduced mobility following a stroke. Despite some movement, the client struggles to grip a knife securely enough to cut food independently. The... View Details

Jigsaw piece vacuum pickup tool

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A simple vacuum tool for lifting jigsaw pieces lying flat on a surface, for a lady with rheumatoid arthritis in her fingers. View Details

PALM OPERATED BRAKES FOR TOPRO TROJA WALKER 2 ROLLATOR

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A bespoke set of replacement handles/brakes for a Topro Troja Walker 2 for a client with myotonic dystrophy, where the brakes are activated by pushing the handles inwards with the palm of the hand - and then pulling them back... View Details

Patio Door Handle Extension

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The client has arthritis and was finding it hard to open and close the patio doors, to allow her dogs into the garden. View Details

Parkinson’s Blade Support

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Lady with Parkinson's progressively slouched sideways to the right when sitting in a chair.  This made it impossible to sit at the table to eat with the rest of the family.  The support blade enables her to sit at the... View Details

Hand Swich Operated Raising Foot Stool

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The client required a foot stool that could be raised by a hand switch when sitting in an easy chair. View Details

Rollator revised handles and single brake operation.

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Arm Camera Mount

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The client is a keen photographer but has a weak right arm and struggles to operate digital SLR controls. We sourced an arm brace support for a video camera from Amazon and 3d printed a hand grip on which the... View Details

Aids to help operate opening and closing fridge/freezing doors and shower controls

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Our client, Rosemarie, has lost the strength in her fingers and has difficulty gripping equipment in her home. She was already using adapted equipment, but on his assessment visit, REMAP volunteer David soon established that further bespoke adaptations were necessary. View Details

Chair adaptation with tray

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A gentleman with shorter arms and legs needed a chair that was standard width but with a seat height of 25cm and a seat depth of 30cm and armrest height of 60cm with sturdy hand grips extending beyond the front... View Details

Adapted grabber

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Our REMAP engineer Paul has adapted a traditional folding grabber/helping hand/reacher for a person who has a weak grip, limited mobility and a tremor. Precise movement, a steady aim and a fine grip are required to operate a traditional 'helping... View Details

Pushchair to wheelchair link

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'Pushchair Link' for attaching a pushchair to a parent’s wheelchair. A new parent who is an active wheelchair user asked REMAP for a solution to link her baby’s pram pushchair combo to her wheelchair, so that she can safely propel... View Details

Easy grip plug remover

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Paul has made a tool for arthritic hands to pull stubborn power plugs from their sockets. The handle and trigger from a litter-picker was adapted to operate a pair of jaws which grip the sides of the plug - they... View Details

Increased handle height for rollator walker

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  Matt needed his existing rollator handles raised by 2-3 inches to aid his recovery following brain injury. Matt is 6'2" and his rollator was too low to provide the correct posture. View Details

Frame to hold one knitting needle in place to allow one handed knitting

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The client only has the use of one arm and would like a solution to allow her to knit – this essentially requires a way to hold a knitting needle stationary and a way to hold the initial end of... View Details

Lifting Stair Barrier

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The client required a barrier that could be lifted to one side and stowed when not in use. The client was unsteady on his feet and had previously fallen down the stairs at night, when transiting to the bathroom. View Details

Push Button Control for Powered Door

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The client's mobility means she is a wheelchair user or bed bound within her lounge/bedroom. Her property has a powered external door which she can operate with a push button to allow access to visitors. The client can no longer... View Details

Bespoke Walking Stick handle

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Ann has rheumatoid arthritis which has given her ulnar deviations of her fingers. This condition causes her fingers to bend towards the little finger and often results from swelling and weakening of the tendons and ligaments around the knuckles. Over... View Details

Battleships Game

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Client request for a giant ‘Battleships’ board game with large pegs. It needs to be twice the size of a laptop! She has many conditions and is almost blind. She can see colours but would need large pegs and holes... View Details

Communication Aid – Speaking Board

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A custom communication board was developed to help a hospital patient with limited mobility easily request assistance using large, pre-recorded buttons. View Details

Tricycle steering lock

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A child with cerebral palsy has toppled his tricycle when turning the handlebars too sharply. A bracket was added to restrict the amount that they can be turned. View Details

Art Headset

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The project aims to enhance the artistic capabilities of residents at St. Bridgit's, a Leonard Cheshire Disability home in West Sussex. By designing specialised headgear and a versatile easel, the initiative seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to engage in... View Details

Motorised Headrest for power chair

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A motorised headrest allows a power chair user to change head position forward or backward to reduce pain during some daily activities, including eating. View Details